Employment Opportunities

Sherwood Park Lutheran Church is a place where you can live out your faith in service to our congregation and community, while also using the gifts and skills that God has given you. We offer ongoing training to develop your gifts and, depending on the position, we have benefits and pension packages available.

Please see below for employment opportunities that we have available at this time.

Church Musician Opportunity

We are looking for a part-time, contract musician (organ/piano) who will play liturgy and hymns for Sunday worship and special services (one Sunday off per month). Duties also include accompanying the congregation’s choir and soloists. The right candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in planning music for services and special events.

Should you be interested in this contract role, please forward your resume along with a cover letter via email to us by clicking here. The deadline for expressions of interest is Monday, October 30, 2017. Only those candidates who are short listed will be asked to participate in an interview/audition.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are the hours flexible? Would I be required to work evenings and/or weekends?

Yes. You will only be required to attend three Sunday services per month and the rehearsals required to perform at those services. Practice and preparation time is flexible and can be set based on the successful applicant’s schedule.

2. Is this only a one year contract?

The contract will be reviewed annually, but it is our hope to find a musician who will be interested in the position for multiple years.

3. How much will the Church Musician be paid?

The contract value is $4,800 per year, paid monthly. As a contractor, the successful candidate will be responsible for paying all required taxes, remittances, etc.

4. How much experience do I need?

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience accompanying a congregation, choir or soloists.

5. Do I have to become a member of Sherwood Park Lutheran Church?

Membership is not a requirement. If you would like to become a member however, that is an option that is open to you as well.

6. Will I need to audition?

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to attend and participate in a meeting and audition process. As part of the audition, candidates will be asked to play a favorite hymn (organ or piano), be provided with some liturgy pieces ahead of time to practice and play (organ/piano), and sight read a choral arrangement.

7. How do I apply for the role?

Email a copy of your resume and cover letter no later than Monday, October 30 by clicking here. We appreciate all applications, but only those candidates who are short listed will be asked to participate in an interview/audition.

If you have additional questions, please complete the contact form below.

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